… during operation, but also during production and disposal. According to a recent study commissioned by the German Environment Agency (UBA), electric cars registered … still some disadvantages for electric cars registered in 2020. In particular, the effects on water (aquatic eutrophication) and soil (acidification) must be weighed …

… Heat stress Extreme heat events can have a direct impact on human health, and their effect depends crucially on their frequency, intensity and duration. In addition, … UV radiation. Increased UV radiation has short-term (acute) and long-term (chronic) effects on the human body. Short-term effects include sunburn on the skin and …

… World Oceans Day on 8 June Plastics in the environment New UBA study: Numbers, background information, research needs, and measures to combat the … the new publication the authors explain what plastics are and the methods used to study and measure them in the environment. They show their presence in the waters, … Agency (UBA) provides an update on plastics in the environment. … New UBA study: Numbers, background information, research needs, and measures to combat the …

… costs of traffic accidents or natural disasters even tend to have a positive effect on the GDP. The NWI has been developed as an indicator that takes account of … Wohlfahrtsindex 3.0 (in German only ). On the Research Institute of the Protestant Study Community (FEST) website the latest publications can be found. Related …

… Consumer Protection Young people care about environment and climate Current youth study: Young people want a greater say when it comes to their future Climate action … the shaping of environmental policy. The collaborative development of the youth study is just one example of this.” Dirk Messner, President of the German … (88 percent) and social justice (87 percent). In terms of their own behaviour, the study found that 62 percent often cycle or use public transport for everyday travel, …

… 240 entries received for the award which promotes prevention and adaptation to the effects of the climate crisis sets a new record. The €25,000 in prize money is … That is why the Blauer Kompass award winners are so important. They show that effective climate change adaptation strategies can be implemented now. Nature-based …

… projects. This will be the first time that the prize is offered as a federal award. Effective immediately, the Federal Environment Ministry and the German Environment … projects. This will be the first time that the prize is offered as a federal award. Effective immediately, the Federal Environment Ministry and the German Environment …

… the board and requires improved protection. These are the conclusions of two new studies by the German Environment Agency on the condition of water bodies in … the board and requires improved protection. These are the conclusions of two new studies by the German Environment Agency on the condition of water bodies in …

… Environmental Awareness Study 2018 Population expects more environmental and climate protection from all … compared to 75% in the previous survey. UBA's President Krautzberger said: "The effects of climate change were felt in Germany during the extremely hot summer last …

… are targeting children and youth in particular with information about noise and its effects. UBA has a new interactive publication for pupils in the third and fourth … are targeting children and youth in particular with information about noise and its effects. UBA has a new interactive publication for pupils in the third and fourth …

… of extreme weather events and ever-increasing global warming show the need for effective climate protection. In 2005, based on the UN Kyoto Protocol, the European … The extension of the EU ETS 1 to maritime transport: market and policy mix analysis Effectiveness of EU Emissions Trading: What drives emission developments? Carbon …

… 04.06.2024 Federal Minister for the Environment Steffi Lemke commented: “The health effects of the climate crisis are already being felt all over the world. Here in … evaluated in a project funded by the UBA and assessed in terms of perception and effectiveness. “According to the survey, heat action plans are known and accepted …